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FXUS63 KGLD 132336
AFDGLD

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
536 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Smoke from Canada may impact the Tri-State area through
  Tuesday. Those with respiratory concerns are encouraged to
  keep a watchful eye on air quality levels.

- Summer-like temperatures are expected Tuesday, with widespread
  80s expected.

- Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Tuesday/Wednesday and again Saturday/Sunday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 247 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024

For the rest of this afternoon, an upper trough will continue
to move to the east, with the western part of the Tri-State area
coming under northerly flow. Expected afternoon high
temperatures will be primarily in the 70s. Visible satellite
imagery shows a few cumulus clouds moving across the region.
There is a small, non-zero chance of an isolated shower or
thunderstorm popping up this afternoon in the eastern part of
the area. Northerly winds have been transporting smoke from
fires in Canada into the region. Those with respiratory concerns
will want to be mindful of conditions over the next day and a
half as the HRRR shows the potential of smoke staying in the
region.

Tuesday, northwesterly to westerly flow will be set up over the
region. Expected high temperatures will be reminiscent of early
summer, reaching the low to mid-80s across most areas. At least
for the morning hours, dry conditions are expected. There will
also be a chance of some smoke from Canada impacting the area.
Heading into the afternoon, an upper trough drops south into
northern Utah and Colorado. There will be a chance for showers
and thunderstorms beginning in the afternoon. At this point in
time, severe weather is not anticipated.

Tuesday evening, a cold front is expected to move into the
region. This will bring in some cooler air to the region. This
should also help clear out some of the smoke.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 247 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024

An upper trough will move across the region on Wednesday,
bringing additional chances for showers and thunderstorms. There
is a possibility that any thunderstorms that develop will
produce heavy rain, which may result in some localized water
issues.

Thursday, the trough will exit the region, and the area will
come under northwest flow on Friday. Expected high temperatures
will be in the 70s Thursday.

Expect a warm up on Friday with the northwest flow in place,
ahead of our next system. High temperatures Friday will be in
the 80s. A few low 90s will be possible for an area along and
east of a line from McCook to Colby to Tribune. Periodic showers
and storms will be possible over the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 535 PM MDT Mon May 13 2024

Aside from a potential for sub-VFR conditions associated with
scattered showers/storms Tuesday afternoon and evening
(~22-03Z).. VFR conditions are anticipated to prevail through
the TAF period. Guidance suggests a relatively greater potential
for convection at the GLD terminal (compared to MCK), though..
confidence in convective coverage and location is below average.
N to NNE winds at 10-15 knots will weaken and become variable
overnight. Winds will shift to the S and increase to 10-15 knots
late Tuesday morning. At GLD, south winds may weaken and become
variable during the afternoon. At MCK, a southerly breeze may
persist through the afternoon. Gusty/erratic winds can be
expected in vicinity of any showers/storms.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...None.
CO...None.
NE...None.

&&

$$

SHORT TERM...Wekesser
LONG TERM...Wekesser
AVIATION...Vincent